What Are Acne Scars? The term “acne scarring” can be used to refer to a multitude of different marks that a breakout may leave behind. “After pimples heal, the skin remembers that there was inflammation there before,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “Inflammation can stimulate pigment production and cause blood vessels to dilate, which leads to leftover brown and red spots after the pimples heal....

This annual grass is a universal problem to homeowners in the U.S. It pops up in spring and develops into large, flat, thick clumps that spread widely, crowding out surrounding lawn grass and other plants. Because it’s an annual, crabgrass dies after the first frost in autumn, which leaves behind patchy, bare spots in your lawn. If left untreated, those bare spots will fill in with more crabgrass or other weeds next spring when their seeds sprout....

Financial Moves to Make Before a Recession Pay off high-interest debt. If you have credit card debt, personal loans, or other high-interest debt, the first task is to pay that off as quickly as possible. “Those need to be addressed immediately and prioritized over savings,” says Isabel Barrow, director of financial planning at Edelman Financial Engines. “The rates on these are usually higher than what you can make on your cash and the interest compounds....

How to Plant Potatoes Potatoes love the sun, so plant your potato patch in a spot with full sun (where the plants will get at least six hours of sunlight each day) for the best results. Potatoes are planted with pieces of tubers called seed potatoes. Plant seed potatoes in spring around the time of the last expected frost. Buy It: Marketside Organic Gold Potatoes ($5, Walmart) Small potatoes can be planted whole, but larger potatoes (bigger than a golf ball) should be quartered with a clean knife ($95, Williams Sonoma) before planting....

Of course, the most important part is choosing the right book for your crew. Then, you’ll need to name a time and place to meet. (Just be sure you give everyone enough time to finish the book!) When it’s your turn to host, make our easy appetizer and drink recipes and prepare a few talking points for the group before your guests arrive. Whether you chat about the book over appetizers, drinks, or brunch, we’re sharing our best hosting tips for making your book club a success....

A quality air purifier is one way to improve air quality in your home. However, you should keep a three-pronged approach in mind: Filter the air, introduce fresh air, and manage humidity, experts say. Here are 12 ideas for improving indoor air quality, whether you or someone in your home has allergies or environmental conditions outdoors are causing poor air quality inside. The first step to better air quality is to remove anything from your home that is causing your indoor air quality to degrade, says Peter Mann, founder and CEO of Oransi, a North Carolina–based air purification company....

But what exactly does it mean to eat for immunity? We tapped Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP, founder of Being Brigid Functional Nutrition, for an explanation of how to build balanced, nutritious, and tasty meals to set yourself up for a lifetime of immune health. The Importance of Diet for Immunity Titgemeier says there are two main steps to follow to decrease the risk of contracting disease right now, as well as throughout the year: limiting exposure to infection and supporting your own immune system to increase your personal resiliency and ability to fight off disease....

Note that the flavors may not be identical to true seafood, if you’re used to that, but the textures are remarkably similar. Instead, these seafood-based dishes can come together without any use of animal products, which is better for the planet. Here’s how. How to Make Plant-Based Ceviche Ceviche, a Peruvian dish that’s often made with a white fish marinated in citrus juice, plus crunchy veggies like cucumber and onions, plus avocado and tomato, can be made fish-free....

Unfortunately, those flimsy plastic boxes and lids aren’t just ready to rain down from your cupboard and smite you, avalanche-style; they’re also not airtight, meaning they’re ineffective at keeping your food fresh for as long as possible. (And important safety reminder: Many takeout containers are neither microwave nor dishwasher safe, which means harmful BPA could leach from the plastic into your food if you choose to aggressively heat them regardless)....

“Primer is so personal for whatever skin type I am addressing,” says makeup artist Paige Pelfrey. “Makeup Forever makes a huge range of primers that are incredible and can be completely customizable to your needs—whether you’re in need of color correcting redness or filling in pores, they have one for all skin types.” When Pelfrey is working on a client with no major skin concerns—just looking for a glowy boost—her go-to is the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter ($44; sephora....

While a counter or hanging cupboard can be moved, a toilet is a fixed object that isn’t fastened directly to the wall, so there’s typically a space behind it that’s difficult to reach with a standard roller, or even a paintbrush. This awkward gap is sometimes completely ignored during a bathroom paint job, just because it’s so hard to reach, and not many people will notice an unpainted patch behind the toilet....

Part of understanding your mortgage means understanding that the term of your mortgage only outlines how long you have to pay it off. If you want to reduce that mortgage debt more quickly—thus increasing your home equity, eliminating housing costs, and making room in your budget for paying off other debts or working toward other goals—you can always take steps to pay off your mortgage early. If you’re financially secure (meaning you’re free of high-interest debt, you’re investing in your retirement, and you have an emergency savings account that will cover 6 to 12 months’ worth of vital living expenses), paying off your mortgage early makes sense—yes, even though interest payments are tax-deductible....

Where to Plant Camellia Site camellias in part shade or dappled shade to help them grow best. Plant them at least 5 feet apart, because they need their space to get ample water and nutrients and don’t like to compete with other, larger trees or shrubs for what they need. How and When to Plant Camellia Plant camellias in fall or early spring. In warmer areas, fall is better because plants have time to grow deep root systems without summer heat affecting them....

How Fruits and Vegetables Become Contaminated Although most consumers understand that meat needs to be properly handled to prevent food-borne illnesses, some do not realize that fruits and vegetables may also cause illness if not handled and stored properly. In fact, contaminated fruits and vegetables can be the culprit in large outbreaks of food-borne illness (an issue the FDA is working to resolve). Some of the ways that fruits and vegetables can become contaminated include:...

When food and mealtime become a point of stress, kids pick up on that and may push back against any form of pressure. In fact, studies have shown that higher levels of picky eating are associated with increased restrictions and more demands from parents, even if the intention of the parents is to encourage their children to eat more nutritious foods. While it might be hard, the most effective solutions are to be patient through these phases, and to continue to offer your child a variety of foods....

Here’s everything you need to know to make a safe plan of action and clean your home. The First 48 Hours Are Critical “Once you’ve determined your home is safe, you’ll want to clean up and dry your home quickly after the storm or flood ends, ideally within a 24-to-48-hour window,” says Rothbard. “Ensuring your home is dried out within 1-2 days maximum is critical in lowering the risk of long-lasting damage and preventing harmful mold....

For a variety of reasons, this concept is much easier to grasp on a map than it is when it comes to our personal relationships. Most of the time, (unfortunately) there aren’t literal, physical barriers between ourselves and other people. And even when there are (think: office cubicles or a large geographical distance), these boundaries don’t always work, and you can find that other people are crossing the line in some way....

Aside from the terrarium itself, you don’t have to buy anything special to assemble or tend to it. A few standard gardening tools will do. Here’s a guide to the ultimate in low-maintenance plants to include in a terrarium, plus how to make your own simple mini tabletop garden. Best Plants for Open and Closed Terrariums A single plant: You don’t need to expend a lot of effort to put together an eye-catching terrarium....

“Marketers, advertisers, and retailers all use psychology to get you to spend your money,” says Joyce Marter, psychotherapist and author of The Financial Mindset Fix, a book about approaching money in a mindful way. Marter says pausing and reflecting on what is driving you to make a purchase, or whether something is going to cost you more in the long run, is one way to find a deal that will actually save money—and a way to prevent impulse buying....

Though trips for retirees are indeed common—with at least 25 percent of those 65 and older leaving the country annually—sometimes, finances play a factor. That’s why it’s smart to not only start thinking about where you’ll go when you travel in retirement but also how you’ll pay for it. And, of course, how to save on costs. We spoke with money and travel experts to map your retirement world tour, geographically and financially....